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Guinigi Tower

Lucca, Italy
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Ranked #4 of 35 attractions in Lucca
Type: Observation Decks/ Towers
Description: This tower is easily recognizable: it has a leaning tree growing out of its top.
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Woking Surrey UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2013 NEW

The climb to the top of the Guinigi Tower wasn't too bad and once at the top the views were breathtaking. Definitely worth the cost and effort.

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Perth, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

It's worth climbing this 14th Century tower, which is easily found within the walls of the historic centre of Lucca. It's an easy climb, with ample rest points en route, if needed, and at the top of the tower is a small ancient garden with an oak tree! I haven't seen a tower like this before. Space can be a... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Great views of the city. We paid a little extra and climber the other clock tower. The weather in May was very pleasant. Both towers had windows in the tower which allowed for cool breezes.

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Rock Hill, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2013

One of three towers to climb in Lucca, IT. Do it. The clock Tower is just as impressive but lacks trees on top. The shade is a nice addition after a steep climb.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013

The pictures on the walls give a fascinating history of the family. It can get very cramped at the top.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

We walked up the many steps in this skinny tower to receive a beautiful view of Lucca. Well worth it as we hired a bike to get around Lucca but stopped at the tower for something different.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

You cannot come to Lucca and not go up the Guinigi Tower. Ther are a lot of steps, not too onerous but the view from the top is worth it and it helps you to get your bearings of the town. My only word of caution is that there a lot of pigeons at the top and if you are... More

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

The Guinigui is well known for the tree whcih lives and thrives up at the top of the tower, the tower itself is very small and so the tree takes pride of palce. the steps are steep so make sure you woudl like a workout before you embark on the rise. Fun ad different !

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Parma, Italy
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2013

209 steps to see the wonderful sites of Lucca! A great attraction though a little cramped at the top which makes passing others a little awkward. 4€ to enter.

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Loughborough, England, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

This was well worth the price of admission. Not too terribly difficult of a climb -- especially because there are landings where you can stop and rest if you need to. It's not like climbing inside a claustrophobic bell tower in an old cathedral. Views are wonderful.

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